Chipmunk Perched On Stack Of Stones Horizontal Sciuridae
Amias is a genus of chipmunks within the tribe Marmotini of the squirrel family. It includes a single living species, the Eastern chipmunk Tamias striatus The genus name Tamias Greek: ÃâñüïñÃâ means `treasurer`, `steward`, or `housekeeper`, which is a reference to the animals` role in plant dispersal through their habit of collecting and storing food for winter use.
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